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MS SB2777

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows courts to revoke probation, post-release supervision, or suspended sentences for felonies committed before the supervision period officially begins, treating such offenses as if supervision had already started
  • Maintains existing authority for courts to revoke probation when a probationer commits a felony or absconds, based on preponderance of evidence standard
  • Defines "absconding from supervision" as failure to report to a supervising officer for six or more consecutive months
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Probation or post-release supervision of an inmate; clarify revocation.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/6/2026
Corrections1/19/2026

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